Ian Fitzgerald
Ian Fitzgerald is a full-time bricklayer currently working under a Modern Award. Being a bricklayer and in the industry of construction, Fitzgerald can be covered by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 [MA000020] which is a Modern Award, tailored to employees in the construction and building industry.
An Award in general is a form on employment contract that discusses typical terms and conditions such as wages, overtime rates, superannuation, leave, rest breaks, allowances for uniforms or tools, and work hours. The Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 [MA000020] in particular covers workers who work in the industry of building and construction. As a bricklayer, this Award can cover Ian Fitzgerald. Some advantages of Modern Awards include that they decide upon the minimum wage and conditions of all employees in a particular job or line of work that is covered by an Award. There are a few disadvantages including; the Award is not personalised like a Common Law Contract and it may not suit everyone covered by it. The Modern Award protects employees from being exploited by their employers and if there are any Award infringements then an employee can contact Fair Work Australia through the Fair Work Ombudsman or a union that they are a part of. |